Philadelphia Magazine reports that Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Cheerleaders Gentleman’s Club:
A 27-year-old dancer told police that she was raped inside the club, which is located on Front Street near Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia, about 3 p.m. on Thursday.
At least two other Eagles visited Cheerleaders with Agholor, the sources said. The club is just a few minutes away from the team’s NovaCare complex, where they wrapped up their last spring practice early Thursday afternoon.
Agholor has not been charged with a crime, but Philadelphia police commissioner Richard Ross confirmed that an investigation is ongoing:
“There was an allegation made against one of the [Eagles] players of a sexual assault that was reported by one of the female dancers,” said Police Commissioner Richard Ross. “Our Special Victims Unit is actively running on the investigation.”
The Eagles released a statement acknowledging that they are aware of the investigation:
“We are aware of the police investigation involving Nelson Agholor,” said Derek Boyko, a spokesman for the Eagles. “The organization has been in contact with Nelson and with the proper authorities in Philadelphia. Because of the legal nature of this matter, we will have no further comment.”
Agholor had 23 catches, 283 yards receiving, and one touchdown for the Eagles in his rookie 2015 season, after being a first-round Eagles pick out of USC.
